I've been meaning to write something about the recent criticism of Apple's use of the Foxxconn factory in China, but now I don't have to, because my co-blogger Rogier has just posted a great piece about it over at Nobody's Business. So go check out The iPhone owner's guide to liberal hypocrisy. I guarantee that it is far more interesting than my obligatory post on the State of … [Read more...] about iPhones, Foxxconn, and Hypocrisy
The State of the Union in 2012
I'm always late to this party -- it's become a Twitter thing -- but as has been my occasional custom, here are a few thoughts about the President's State of the Union address. Obama should, of course, be judged more by his actions than by what he says, but as with anyone in authority, understanding his thoughts and ideas is helpful.Arguably, the State of the Union speech is … [Read more...] about The State of the Union in 2012
A Tale of Two Police Shootings
In 2009, when a Fairfax, Virginia police officer shot and killed an unarmed man, the police department refused to identify the officer who pulled the trigger. When reporter Michael Pope asked a few questions, Fairfax County Police Public Information Officer Mary Ann Jennings became obstinate: When asked why her department won't even release the name of the officer who shot … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Police Shootings
The Dangerous Fantasy of Attacking the Cops
Martin Luther King's holiday seems to be as good a day as any to talk about how we should respond to police barbarism. It's no secret that a lot of people with libertarian leanings aren't happy with the way the United States seems to be turning into a police state. As a reminder of the degree to which our cops have become militarized, check out the Cop or Soldier quiz at Radley … [Read more...] about The Dangerous Fantasy of Attacking the Cops
Blogroll Maintenance
It has been pointed out that my blogroll is deficient, so it's time for a few additions, corrections, and deletions. First of all, one of my regular daily stops is the Honest Courtesan, written by retired call girl (and Nobody's Business guest blogger) Maggie McNeill. She's a good writer with mad research skills, and her blog takes a frankly libertarian approach in … [Read more...] about Blogroll Maintenance